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Torque Transducer utilizes digital signal transmission.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:34:29 -0500

Multi-purpose torque flange, T40, is available with rated torques of 200 and 500 Nom as well as 1, 2, 3, 5, and 10 kNom. Identical electrical configuration throughout series allows use in various applications without modification. Able to handle numerous torque measurement applications on test benches and in process monitoring, product is insensitive to parasitic loads and ensures secure, error-free measured value acquisition/transmission even under difficult ambient conditions.

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Transmitter offers measurement ranges from 0.5-200 mWG.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:32:48 -0500

Designed for submersible applications, SDI-12L (serial data interface at 1,200 baud) hydrostatic level transmitter has operating temperature range of -20 to +60°C, and can be used in depths of up to 200 m. Accuracy of inbuilt temperature sensor is less than ±0.1% of full-scale output. Models use either stainless steel silicon-based pressure sensor or ceramic pressure sensor in marine-bronze, and piezoresistive technology. Ceramic pressure versions suit seawater, estuary, and saline applications.

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Level Transmitter automates underflow pump control.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:43:41 -0500

ORCA Sonar Bed Level Transmitters, used to control compact bed level/hindered layer level, maximize efficiency and performance of tailings thickeners, CCDs, high-rate thickeners, Lamella thickeners, and clarifiers. By monitoring 2 independent interface densities, reliable process feedback is provided for control of underflow pump. Designs include 3-7 sonar crystals mounted in one head, and each sonar array produces concentrated sonar beam.

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Humidity & Temperature Transmitter offers high sensitivity.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:43:25 -0500

Suited for pharmaceutical and industrial applications, Model TH200 includes functions for relative and absolute humidity, dew point, wet and dry temperature, and enthalpy. Unit offers measuring ranges of 0-100% RH and -40 to +356°F with accuracy as tight as ±1.5% RH and ±0.3% Rdg ±0.45°F with resolution of 0.1% RH and 0.1°F/°C. Enclosed in IP65 ABS housing with or without 2-line backlit display, it provides simultaneous display of 2 parameters and includes visual and audible alarms.

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High Temperature/Pressure Transducers offer amplified output.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:38:39 -0500

Suited for extreme downhole oilfield applications and specifically designed for high cycle and high pressure applications requiring accuracy, stability, and long term performance, 212-40-010 Series pressure and temperature transducers are offered in pressure ranges from 0-5,000 to 0-30,000 psia and operate at temperatures from -40°F to +400°F. They can be provided with alternate pressure port fittings and electrical connections.

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Differential Pressure Transducer tolerates shock and vibration.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:38:39 -0500

Temperature compensated bi-directional full-line differential pressure transducers in 210-60-200 Series operate at temperatures from -65 to +250°F in pressure ranges of 0-15 to 0-250 psid and have thermal zero shift of ± 0.02% of full scale output per °F. Units are suited for variety of fluids and gases typically found in flow, filter and pump head monitoring as well as liquid level measurement in process control equipment.

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Pressure/Temperature Transducer is customizable.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:38:39 -0500

Designed for direct media stream immersion, 311-38-540 pressure and temperature combination series comes in pressure ranges from 0-5,000 to 0-30,000 psia, operates at temperatures from -40°F to +425°F and is available with Vdc output and accurate to 0.02% F.S. Product can be offered with alternate port fittings and electrical connections.

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Low Pressure Transducer works with liquids and gases.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:41:01 -0500

Using capacitance technology, Series 672 is designed to measure pressures from 10-400 in. wc. Single-connection pressure transducer also features 0.25% FS accuracy in either 4-20 mA or 0-5 Vdc outputs. Supplied in stainless steel housing for use in general-purpose applications, unit is specified over -40 to +212°F range and designed for long-term service and stable operation in demanding applications. Response time is 5 ms.

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Digital Transducer measures pressure and temperature.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:32:01 -0500

Offering MPU-based pressure and temperature measurement, Digital True Pressure Series covers pressure ranges from 0-5,000 to 0-30,000 psia and temperatures from -40 to +302°F. All-welded Inconel® construction withstands corrosive environments, and temperature output is programmable in °K/°F/°C. Along with memory-based user access, features include RS-232, RS-485, I²C, or SPI interfaces as well as digital pressure and temperature output with end-user requests or programmed timing.

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Submersible Pressure Transmitters provide level detection.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:34:13 -0500

Designed to detect level of water or other media with similar density in challenging industrial environments, Model PT4500 is available in ranges up to 100 psig, while Model PT4510 handles low-level applications up to 400 in. Transmitters are placed at bottom of tank holding liquid and convert pressure reading to analog 4-20 mA output. Made of stainless steel, IP68 rated units carry UL/cUL approval for use in Class I, Div 1, Groups C and D locations when installed with approved barrier.

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Level Transmitter uses absolute magnetic encoding.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:37:47 -0500

Featuring 0-128 ft range and support for all existing and future communication protocols, MCG 2000 MAX (Magnetic Absolute Xmitter) delivers standard accuracy of 1/32 in. or optional accuracy of 1/64 in. Unit is completely unaffected by power failures in tank farm, without use of batteries, and will reflect current level (even if it has changed) without additional calibration. Also, CPU's level of integration reduces number of components and corresponding power consumption.

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Linear Position Transducers handle 20g vibration, 150g shock.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:29:07 -0500

Available in standard and Plus versions, Micropulse Generation 7 comes in analog rod style housing that offers IP68 protection for pre-wired cables (IP67 for connector models). Micropulse, the base offering, is backwards-compatible to Generation 5 products, while more advanced Micropulse Plus offers flexible output scaling and configuration via PC interface. Both offer stroke lengths to 300 in. and max non-linearity of ±50 µm for nominal strokes less than 500 mm.

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Piezoresistive Transducers have output voltage up to 300 mV.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:37:04 -0500

Available in ranges from 15-500 psia, 8540 series miniature high sensitivity piezoresistive absolute pressure transducers measure static or dynamic pressure within variety of high temperature applications. Units feature 0.15 in. face dia for flush mounting for skin pressure measurements on aircraft, or inlet distortion pressures in turbine engines. Internal sensitivity compensation and zero trim provide accuracy to +500°F with diminished lifetime operations in temperatures up to +600°F.

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Gauging Platform provides accurate, real-time measurement.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:36:55 -0500

With up to 2,000 measurement profile points and Hi-Res sensor, IPlus! measures weight or thickness in cast film extrusion, sheet extrusion, nonwovens, vinyl calendering, and extrusion coating applications. Operator interface facilitates use of this measurement and control system, which incorporates sensor technology and software. Optionally, AutoDie Profile Control's (APC) non-linear mapping capabilities help reduce scrap or non-conforming product.

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Flow Transmitters feature optional temperature output.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 08:27:04 -0500

Suited for measuring flow in most clean liquids and many liquids with entrained solids, CSLFC and CSLFB Ultrasonic Flow Transmitters are available with 3-wire RTD temperature output. RTD is built into transducer well, offering process temperature measurement and flow measurement in one instrument. Made of cast brass, CSLFB models are designed for full scale flow ranges from 15-400 gpm in ¾-3 in. pipe, while CSLFC units measure flows to 4,000 gpm in 4-10 in. pipe.

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Air Velocity Transmitter also measures temperature.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:42:42 -0500

Suited for HVAC applications, Series VTT Hot-Wire Transmitter offers field-selectable velocity and temperature ranges in English or metric units with maximums up to 6,000 fpm (30 m/s) and 212°F (100°C). Housed in ABS enclosure rated NEMA 4X, units are offered with or without 5-digit LCD display and are available in duct mount version or remote probe version with cable.

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Immersion Ultrasonic Testing Service provides flaw detection.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:02:51 -0500

Using ultrasonic immersion detector, Elektron® Ultrasonix operator can ultrasonically check products to Aerospace Material Specification AMS 2154. Automatic ultrasonic flaw detection within immersion tank removes inherent operator error, enabling repeatable checking of material cleanliness. Supported by K-scan data acquisition and analysis software, machine is custom-built to check both round billet and flat plate or extrusions. Scanning envelope accommodates parts up to 3,000 x 1,000 x 450 mm.

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Differential Pressure Transmitter suits flow applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:24:41 -0500

Available with differential pressure range from 75 mbar up to 2 bar and with static over-pressure capable of 130 bar line pressures, XMD range is designed for level measurement of closed, pressurized tanks, pump and filter control, or for closed pipe flow measurement. Outputs available are 4-20 mA as standard with option of having HART® communication. Device is intrinsically safe for Zone 0/1 and Ex d version is available with flameproof enclosure for Zone 1 applications.

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XRF System measures thickness of photovoltaic depositions.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:24:31 -0500

Utilizing X-ray fluorescence, it-situ System SMX-ISI provides composition and thickness measurements for thin film solar PV metal film stacks on flexible roll to roll substrates such as stainless steel, aluminum, and polyimide or rigid substrates such as float glass. Typical measurement applications include Mo thickness and all CIGS combinations. System can be integrated into any vacuum deposition tool, vacuum process station, or point of vacuum process line.

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Linear Position Transducer is suited for harsh environments.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:29:08 -0500

Rugged Micropulse® ProCompact rod-style linear position transducer incorporates non-contact magnetostrictive technology into welded, hermetically-sealed stainless steel housing, for protection against environmental hazards. It comes in standard ¾ in.-16 UNF mounting threads, enabling installation into hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders. Device is environmentally protected to IP68, and threaded fitting on housing can accommodate cable protection system for protection up to IP69K.

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